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Terms and Conditions – Masterclass MOU

Terms and Conditions of Enrollment as Faculty :

1. I agree to participate as a Guest Speaker / Resource Faculty / Chairperson at the Masterclass University Program – after being invited for the same by the scientific coordinators of Masterclass.

2. I acknowledge that this is going to be an online program – limited to teachers of Orthodontics (Orthodontist only) and post-graduate students in Orthodontics of institutes that ECO Academy has signed an MOU (Memorandum of Understanding) with only.

3. I agree to present my lecture in the online program on the "Date and Time" that will be communicated to me by the scientific coordinators after mutual discussion with me.

4. I agree to comply with all program-related deadlines provided to me by the scientific coordinators.

5. I agree to provide my brief biodata and photograph for printing in Masterclass Symposium / University Program proceedings, posting on the masterclass website and other social media handles.

6. I understand that my presentation is educational in nature, matches the session description, and the scientific coordinators reserve the right to change the duration and schedule of the presentation with prior information.

7. I agree that my presentation shall be without any commercial interest in the products discussed. In case of any violation, I shall be subjected to legal proceedings whichever may be deemed suitable by partners of ECO Academy.

8. I agree to notify the scientific coordinators of Masterclass University Program immediately if an emergency should restrain me from meeting my obligation as a Speaker / Resource Person / Chairperson and will make every attempt possible to provide a qualified substitute Speaker/ Resource Person / Chairperson.

9. I shall see to the best of my knowledge that my presentation does not violate any proprietary or personal rights of others (including any copyright, trademark, and privacy rights), is factually accurate, and contains nothing defamatory or otherwise unlawful. I have the full authority to enter into this agreement and have obtained all necessary permissions or licenses from any individuals or organizations whose material is included or used in my presentation.

10. I acknowledge that Masterclass University Program (ECO Academy) shall only be providing me the online platform via a link – minimum 48 hours before the presentation. I am aware that all other accessories like – laptop, microphone, headphone, and internet services have to be arranged by myself for the purpose of the presentation.

11. I will be using a visual presentation limited to the following format: PowerPoint / Keynote (Mac Users) only. My presentation may contain both audio/visual clips embedded in it.

12. I authorize the scientific coordinators of Masterclass University Program to furnish my name, photo, and C.V for promotion of the program on the masterclass website and various social media platforms.

13. I agree that my presentation may be recorded but will only be streamed on social media/website for the benefit of other fraternity members after taking separate consent for the same from me.

14. I understand that I shall be eligible for an honorarium for my role as a Guest Speaker / Resource Person. The amount could be variable for each session and each Guest Speaker / Resource Person. The decision of the amount shall solely rest on the partners of ECO Academy and I will have no opinion or interference in the same. Chairpersons of the sessions are not eligible for any honorarium.

15. I do understand that I have to maintain absolute confidentiality about the content of the private meetings of Guest Speakers / Resource Persons / Chairpersons conducted by the scientific coordinators of the Masterclass University Program and the partners of ECO Academy. Any private information leaked through any forum by any members of the meeting shall call for punitive legal actions deemed suitable by the partners of ECO Academy.

16. I do understand that I shall not disrepute or defame the Masterclass University Program, ECO Academy, its partners, the scientific coordinators, and all guest speakers/resource persons/chairpersons associated with the program in any public/social media platforms. Any such act would call for punitive legal consequences deemed suitable by partners of ECO Academy.

17. Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this agreement shall be entered in any court having jurisdiction of – ECO Academy, Kolkata section only and thereof.

Dr.Abhisek Ghosh did his graduation from Ragas Dental College, Chennai and post-graduation in Orthodontics from the Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore, as the best outgoing student (Gold Medalist). He is a diplomate of the Indian Board of Orthodontics and has the unique distinction of having a fellowship from all four Royal College of Surgeons-Edinburgh, England, Ireland and Glasgow.

He is the recipient of the Best Clinical Paper Award 5 times at the 47th, 48th, 49th, 53rd and 56th Indian Orthodontic Conference in Delhi, Ahmedabad, Kolkata Kochi and Pune. He is the winner of the George Jacob Award for excellence in clinical innovation presented by the Indian Orthodontic Society for the year, 2014. He has also been selected for the recently introduced IOS Exchange program to the University of Western Australia, Perth for the year 2017.

He is peer reviewer for the Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society. He is one of the key opinion leaders for ORMCO India pvt.ltd and a regular invited speaker in the national and international forum. He is a fellow of The World Federation of Orthodontist, The American Association of Orthodontist and certified in Lingual orthodontics (Incognito) and clear aligner technology (Invisalign).

He holds the post of Visiting Professor, at the Sri Ramachandra Dental College and Hospital, Chennai and is also the Chief Consultant Orthodontist at Apollo Clinics and the director of Great Lakes Orthodontic Care, Kolkata.


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Dr. Adith Venugopal is a specialist orthodontist currently working as a Senior Lecturer, Orthodontics in the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Otago, New Zealand. He is also an adjunct associate professor and clinical instructor of orthodontics and dentofacial orthopaedics at the University of Puthisastra, Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Dr Adith Venugopal was previously in a private practice at Pachem Dental Hospital, Phnom Penh, where he practiced exclusive labial, lingual, and aligner therapy.

Dr. Adith Venugopal has completed his Ph.D. in Orthodontics from Kyungpook National University, South Korea, under the eminent Prof. Hee-Moon Kyung. He has completed his clinical M.S. with an Outstanding Graduate Student Award in Orthodontics from the University of the East Manila (2014). He earned a bachelor’s degree in dentistry (B.D.S.) (Honours) from Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences, India.

He has published several scientific studies and clinical reports in international peer-reviewed scientific journals and has been an invited keynote speaker at many orthodontic congresses. He has held courses and workshops on TAD-based biomechanics all around the globe to reach high standards in clinical, research, and teaching skills. He is an associate editor for the Seminars in Orthodontics, a contributing editor for the Journal of Clinical Orthodontics, a co-editor for the Kieferorthopadie, and an assistant editor for the APOS trends in Orthodontics.

He is currently the youngest fellow of two prestigious institutions, namely the International College of Dentists & the Pierre Fauchard Academy. He is also a fellow and member of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, Glasgow, and Edinburgh. His current clinical interests are in Class III treatments, gummy smiles, intrusion biomechanics, iatrogenics, and orthodontic re-treatment.


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Dr Arun Nayak is an affable, highly-skilled orthodontist practicing exclusive orthodontics with a huge focus on providing genuine advice for the past 19 years. He has had a brilliant academic career and has been trained in one of India’s best orthodontic departments at the Government Dental College, Nagpur. He attends global summits to keep abreast with the latest developments in his field. He has been the KOL for Invisalign for past 8 years.

Dr Nayak is one of the foremost providers of Invisalign system in India. His paper on the G6 protocol has been awarded the Ashima Valiathan Best Clinical Paper at the Indian Orthodontic Conference in 2017. In addition, his paper on managing- Maxillary Deficient Class III with aligners won 2nd best case at the 2022 Indian Orthodontic Society Case Symposium.

Dr Nayak holds cases in the Align Global Gallery. He is the first and only orthodontist from India to be invited to the Invisalign Top 300 Global Forum at Vancouver in 2023. He has mentored scores of orthodontists all over India through hugely popular and intensely-scientific national study clubs.

Dr Nayak is a Platinum-Elite provider and a proud owner of the iTero scanner. He is a Diplomate of the Indian Board of Orthodontics


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Dr. Ajit Kalia is currently Professor & Chair at Department of Orthodontics- M.A. Rangoonwala
College of Dental Sciences and Research Center, Pune India. He is a post-graduate teacher and has 22-years of active teaching experience.

He completed his MDS from Ragas Dental College, Chennai under the guidance of Dr. N. R. Krishnaswamy. He is a “Diplomate of the Indian Board of Orthodontics” and is currently serving as the Director of Indian Board of Orthodontics. He has been awarded M.Orth RCS from Glasgow and M.Orth RCS from England.

Dr. Ajit Kalia has 3 patents to his credit. He is an astute clinician and academician who has keen interest in temporary anchorage device, micro esthetics and LASERs. Skeletal anchorage is his special field of interest. He has completed mini residency program on Temporary Anchorage Devices from Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea. He has attended residency program on IZC and Buccal Shelf Implant conducted by Dr. Chris Chang at Beethoven Orthodontic Center and Newton’s A Inc. in Hsinchu, Taiwan.

Dr. Ajit Kalia also had the opportunity to learn the biomechanics of miniplates and Sendai Surgery First Approach- under the supervision of Dr. Junji Sugawara at the Sendai Aoba Clinic, Japan. He has lectured at various national and international conferences and has several publications in national & international journals.

He has won the best clinical paper award at the national conference of Indian orthodontic society at 4 consecutive occasions. He received the best clinical paper award at the World Implant orthodontic conference 2022, Brazil.

He has completed MSc in Aligner Orthodontics- Level 2 from University of Turin, Italy


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Dr. Rajaganesh Gautam is a board-certified orthodontist with a private practice restricted exclusively to Orthodontics in Pune, India since the last 21 years. He completed his BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery) from Government Dental College and Hospital, Mumbai in 2000 and completed his MDS (Masters in Dental Surgery) in Orthodontics from Manipal College of Dental Sciences, Mangalore in 2002. He has completed international Mini Residency programs in advanced Orthodontics at the Yonsei University, Seoul and Kyungpook National University, Daegu, South Korea and at the Taipeh Medical University, Taipeh, Taiwan.

He is a Diplomate of National Board (DNB) and a Diplomate of the Indian Board of Orthodontics. He is presently Professor and Head of Department, Department of Orthodontics, Dr. D.Y. Patil Dental College and Hospital, Pimpri, Pune and is the Chairman of the Indian Board of Orthodontics.
He has authored publications in both national and international journals and is on the board of reviewers for many of these journals. He has conducted national workshops related to the use of TADs in orthodontics.

He has been an invited keynote and guest speaker at the Indian Orthodontic Society national conferences, post-graduate student conventions and at various national and international orthodontic forums. His clinical and research interests include aligner orthodontics, temporary anchorage devices, orthodontic resolution of impacted teeth, adult/ interdisciplinary treatment, and biological mechanisms related to orthodontic tooth movement.


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